NACFE report explores TCO of various powertrain options

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) says battery-electric trucks are on track to become the lowest-cost Class 8 powertrain option by 2035, but cautions there is no one-size-fits-all path through trucking’s “messy middle” transition period.

Changing safety culture in trucking operations requires consistency, communication and a shift away from discipline-first approaches, safety executives said during a Fleet Safety Council Hamilton/Niagara chapter seminar on April 30, in Burlington, Ont.

Westport is preparing to demonstrate a new high-pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system for heavy-duty trucks in North America, pairing its fuel storage technology with the HPDI fuel system developed by Cespira, its joint venture with Volvo Group.

Fleet operators say maintenance can be one of the most unpredictable and costly parts of running a trucking business, especially when costs are driven by rising parts and labor prices, as well as availability.

Mack Trucks is introducing a new windshield technology designed to improve durability and reduce downtime for heavy-duty truck operators.

Bridgestone Americas has awarded more than $1.13 million in community grants in the first half of 2026, including funding tied to trucking-related initiatives.

Workhorse Group and Kingsburg Truck Center say California-based Gateway Fleets has placed an order for 100 fully electric W56 step vans for commercial delivery operations.

Consumers are paying for the Iran war’s disruption of global energy production as the conflict enters its third month. Steeper gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices are making driving and air travel more expensive.